World History: Chapter 3 / Lesson 1

In the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty, what position did the warriors hold?

• 1. They were below the merchants and lived inside of the walled city.

• They were below the nobility and lived inside of the walled city.

• 1. They were above the peasants and lived outside of the walled city.

• 1. They were above the artisans and lived outside of the walled city.

Which of the following prospered during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Which of the following prospered during the Zhou Dynasty?

• 1. Trade

• 1. Technology

• 1. All of these prospered during the Zhou Dynasty

What contributed to the downfall of the Shang Dynasty?

• Corruption, internal unrest, military defeats, and the rise of the Zhou Dynasty
• Natural disasters
• Economic prosperity
• Peaceful transition of power

How did the Shang Dynasty affect military technology?

• 1. They used chariots and bows and arrows.

• 1. They used chariots and metal armor.

• They used bronze weapons and chariots.

• 1. They used bronze weapons and leather armor.

Which of the following founded the Shang Dynasty?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang
• Confucius
• Sun Tzu
• Cheng Tang